Hi Evilmrb,
No sound might indicate the set isn't tuned to anything in particular. Maybe a Scart input will enable sound, if there is any.
It's a thought that if the T-con pops, sound usually continues if the backlight does, as P/S hasn't cut to S/by.
The main board problem would be the other option if still no sound, and if 3 flashes represents error 3 as Jordan suggested, it's looking that way.
Best of luck - Chris.